tyun4臀
Jyutpingtyun4
Yaletyùhn
Definition
Buttock or rump; the rear part of the body between the legs and waist.
neutralbody
How it's used
While 臀 is the formal term for the buttocks, it is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most speakers prefer using 籮柚 or 屁股 to refer to this body part in everyday life. Using 臀 in conversation can sound overly clinical or like you are reading from a medical textbook.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He fell on his butt and it hurts so much he cannot walk.
Related words
Common phrases
buttock area
Common mistake
Do not use 臀 in casual conversation, as it sounds stiff and unnatural. Stick to 籮柚 for colloquial settings.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
